Tag Archives: Peace Corps. Volunteer
“Moldovan Hospitality”
Moving to Moldova by far had to have been one of the scariest moments in my life. But when we arrived in Moldova, I shall never forget being funneled into the vast ASEM (Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova) classroom one … Continue reading
Our World is A Home of Hosts (Pt. 2)
Cont. from previous post… Connection I still keep in touch with most of my Couchsurfing hosts. The connections I’ve made are indispensable. How is it that when I finally left Moldova both my host mom and I came to tears? … Continue reading
Turul Moldovei 2016
It’s been a week since we woke up soaked and wondering what we’d gotten ourselves into. In a village just outside of the Bălți municipality called Mîndreștii Noi, I’d realized the spot I’d chosen the night before was not a … Continue reading
Meet My Partner Nona!
When I came across Day #6’s challenge prompt, I knew precisely the person I wanted to celebrate; my partner teacher! Nona and I have become friends over the course of 22 months and I honestly think she can read my … Continue reading
100 Days, 100 Steps
You know you’ve been at post a long time when Nicolae calls you out of a crowd of people in the piața, or when the only neighborhood Russian with a black poodle manages to somehow take your route every time you’re in … Continue reading
Moldova is GREEN all ‘ova!
Coming into Moldova, I had no idea how much Moldovans recycled. In the village, there currently isn’t a modern way in which one can be rid of their trash so typically Moldovans burn it, including plastics. Ugh. I know. But … Continue reading
“Midnight Snack”
I’ve awaken to NO power. NO mâncare (prepared food). Just me, an empty fridge (busy week), a doblet of soft chocolate ice cream, a luscious slice of double chocolate apricot cake, Sora the sobă (Sora because she soars once she … Continue reading
Eastern Orthodox religion or “Orthodoxy” is practiced here in Moldova and is actually the largest Christian Church in the world. The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is the spiritual leader and bishops are considered equal once ordained. Many practice their religion … Continue reading
Wacky Wednesday
04:08 Reveille! Reveille! Reveille! (not really but that’s what dad would say) 04:15 Pray 04:25 Potty pauză 04:30 Make fire 04:35 Morning milk (with cinnamon and honey….we go waaaay back!) 04:40 Journal 04:45. Work on PowerPoint for … Continue reading
Casa Două Mea (“My Second Home”)
Welcome to casa mea (my home)! Well, my home for almost two years. Well, technically my home for almost a year…but who’s counting?! I moved my 9 bunică bags here on March 31, 2015. My host family situation could no … Continue reading